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2009

November 30, 2009
AGH film series screens a poignant film about family relationships Summer Hours (L’heure d’été)
November 13, 2009
AGH film series screens a film about growing up and growing old Is Anybody There?
November 9, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton celebrates Annual Family Day with FREE art making activities and a performance by Clay and Paper Theatre
November 4, 2009
Hundreds of original new works starting from $50... direct from the artists’ studios
Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Sale Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8
November 2, 2009
AGH film series screens a bittersweet glimpse into the legendary Coco Chanel
Coco avant Chanel
October 21, 2009
Lead actor Devon Bostick will attend Art Gallery of Hamilton’s screening of Atom Egoyan’s Adoration
October 20, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents SACKS AND THE CITY: The Sequel a stylish show and silent auction
October 19, 2009
AGH film series presents the intelligent, provocative drama by Atom Egoyan Adoration with film producers Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss in attendance
October 6, 2009
AGH talks presents Modernist Photography: A Talk with Ann Thomas, Curator, Photographs, National Gallery of Canada
September 28, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s TNT (Thursday Night Talks) presents: Frill or Competitive Edge: Is Art the Future?
September 20, 2009
AGH film series screens the Canadian zombie move Pontypool with screenwriter Tony Burgess in attendance
September 18, 2009
The history, influence and power of photography on view this fall at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
September 8, 2009
Director Richie Mehta to attend the Art Gallery of Hamilton Festitalia International Film Festival screening of his film Amal
September 1, 2009
Short-format films by local filmmakers and performances by local musicians scheduled as part of the Art Gallery of Hamilton Festitalia International Film Festival
August 27, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton and Festitalia join forces to present Hamilton’s own International Film Festival: Francis Ford Coppola’s Tetro, Matteo Garrone’s Gomorrah, and Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s Sugar included in line up
August 17, 2009
TELELATINO Boosts Vista Italia Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Year-long Celebration of Italian Arts, with TV Programming and Promotional Campaign
August 4, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton to offer innovative Touch Tours in August and September with the support of the Government of Ontario
July 20, 2009
Giant Munkácsy masterpiece traveling from Art Gallery of Hamilton to Hungary for 5-year loan
June 30, 2009
A film by the legendary director Franco Zeffirelli La Traviata
June 23, 2009
AGH curator Sara Knelman wins prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship to renowned Courtauld Institute of Art in London
June 17, 2009
Replacing the previously scheduled Dino Risi Double Bill - Libero
June 2, 2009
A seldom-screened Fellini Classic Juliet of the Spirits with a post-screening reception
May 12, 2009
Vista Italia – Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Summer 2009 celebration of Italian art and culture
May 12, 2009
2008 BEST DIRECTOR WINNER AT CANNES Three Monkeys
April 27, 2009
Director Massimiliano Cocozza from Trieste, Italy in attendance! Pennilesse: Joyce, His Odyssey in Trieste Complimentary post-screening wine and cheese reception
April 15, 2009
RBC gets FRESH with audience development support at Art Gallery of Hamilton CLiC event Hamilton native and RBC Olympian Kimberly Ribble-Orr in attendance
April 13, 2009
Hundreds of new works…fresh from the artists’ studios Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Sale Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3
April 13, 2009
AGH film, in partnership with the Hamilton ECO Film and Arts Festival, presents Flow: For the Love of Water A film on the world water crisis with guest speaker Lynda Lukasik of Environment Hamilton
April 2, 2009
AGH film series screens Jerichow Nominated for the Golden Lion, 2008 Venice Film Festival
March 25, 2009
Featuring International Change Agent Mr. Eddie Friel OBE
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s TNT (Thursday Night Talks) presents:
CREATIVE CITIES: Can the Arts Save Hamilton?
March 13, 2009
AGH film series presents the enlightening and entertaining documentary Examined Life
February 26, 2009
AGH film series presents the Oscar-nominated film The Class Winner of 2008 Cannes Palme d’Or
February 18, 2009
AGH film series screens the enchanting comedy Happy-Go-Lucky 2009 Golden Globe Winner for Best Actress in a Comedy
February 11, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton responds to economic downturn by lowering admission prices
February 10, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s MARCH BREAK MANIA! March 16 to 20, 2009
February 9, 2009
Food & Drink Fest... Hamilton’s Festival with Taste! is pleased to donate a portion of the 2009 proceeds to benefit Children’s Programming at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
February 4, 2009
AGH film and Cinema Insieme screen a modern love story If By Chance with a complimentary post-screening wine and cheese reception and guest talk
January 19, 2009
AGH film presents one of Toronto International Film Festival’s Top 10 Canadian Films for 2008 It’s Not Me, I Swear!
January 14, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton performance presents Soul Explosion – A Performance by DJ Jones and The Perfect Note (The Captain Soul and former guitarist for James Brown) featuring a Pre-Performance Talk with Dr. Gary Warner
January 9, 2009
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Winter 2009 Exhibition Season brings together major works from one of Canada’s foremost art collectors
January 5, 2009
AGH film and Cinema Insieme screen the classic Italian comedy Bread and Chocolate

2008

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2006

December 20, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton 2006 Holiday Hours
November 16, 2006
AGH film series presents the daring and unusual Hukkle with a post-screening talk with noted film author Graham Petrie
November 7, 2006
AGH film series screens a fable of love, science, memory and metaphor Kardia
November 6, 2006
ANNUAL FAMILY DAY at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
October 30, 2006
AGH film series screens an unforgettable portrait of grief and hope, loss and transcendence in Fateless
October 27, 2006
AGH film series screens the riveting docudrama The Road to Guantanamo
October 16, 2006
AGH film series screens a powerful depiction of a little known episode in Canadian history in Looking for Angelina
October 12, 2006
The popular Feast in the City fine dining experience returns
October 2, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton launches a new series T.N.T. (Thursday Night Talks) series with a look at “The Power of the Image”
September 28, 2006
A stirring account of cultures colliding: AGH film series screens The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
September 18, 2006
A creative afternoon for the whole family: AGH Family Fun Day!
September 14, 2006
A documentary seven years in the making: AGH film screens The Heart of the Game
September 5, 2006
From Hungarian masterpieces to local treasures, Art Gallery of Hamilton presents its 2006 Fall exhibitions
September 5, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton V.P. and C.O.O. Shirley Madill to head up Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in November
August 31, 2006
An extraordinary portrait of the last shining hours of the British Empire: AGH film screens Wah-Wah
August 21, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton open Labour Day Holiday weekend
August 8, 2006
Hamilton’s “Fab Four” Join Forces
July 28, 2006
Take a look at twelve of the best short film and videos screened outdoors at the Art Gallery of Hamilton International Film and Video Festival
July 20, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton open August Civic Holiday weekend
June 21, 2006
Celebrate this country with three free exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Hamilton ~ open Canada Day Weekend
June 6, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton launches its After School Arts Programme
June 6, 2006
Learn the Secrets of Great Grilling as the Art Gallery of Hamilton presents GALLERY GRILL
June 1, 2006
The Art Gallery of Hamilton celebrates record attendance figures
May 23, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton announces new Member’s Benefit
May 22, 2006
Rated one of the Top Ten Canadian films of 2005 by the Toronto International Film Festival Group - AGH film screens A Simple Curve
May 18, 2006
Food lovers rejoice! Feast in the City makes a delicious return
May 5, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton announces its Spring 2006 Exhibitions
April 27, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton, Bryan Prince Bookseller and A Different Drummer Book present An Evening with Douglas Coupland
April 24, 2006
A powerful examination of the global AIDS epidemic - AGH film screens 3 Needles
April 17, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton to participate in Doors Open Hamilton 2006
April 3, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents a Walking Tour of Hamilton’s Historic North End
March 24, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents the talk Bound Together: Footbinding and Femininity in Late Imperial China
March 13, 2006
AGH film forum presents Dynasties of Intrigue: Chinese Eras on Film
March 9, 2006
A poignant film about the sweet refusal to change - AGH film series screens Breakfast on Pluto
February 23, 2006
Asking questions of responsibility, justice and racism - AGH film series screens Caché (Hidden)
February 9, 2006
Winner, Best Canadian Feature Film, 2005 Toronto International Film Festival - AGH film screens C.R.A.Z.Y.
February 7, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s informative Collectors Series returns with The Art of the Chase: Collecting Locally
February 2, 2006
Travel back in time - AGH books presents a reading by writer Lydia Kwa
January 24, 2006
The glamourous documentary of a beloved dance company – AGH film series screens Ballet Russes
January 19, 2006
In celebration of Black History Month AGH performance presents world music sensation Black Umfolosi
January 13, 2006
An exploration of the power of sound – AGH film series screens the acclaimed documentary Touch the Sound
January 10, 2006
AGH video presents Northern Documents: Candid Portraits of Family Life by Sami and Inuit Filmmakers
January 9, 2006
Art Gallery of Hamilton announces a new season of AGH film fare – the popular lunchtime film series

2005

December 28, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton screens the "honky tonk-umentary" The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico
December 20, 2005
The Art Gallery of Hamilton announces its Winter 2006 Exhibitions
November 25, 2005
AGHfilm celebrates Deepa Mehta’s acclaimed film Water
November 4, 2005
ANNUAL FAMILY DAY at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
October 31, 2005
Free celebrations highlight National Child Day events
October 26, 2005
Savour a tasty reading by acclaimed author Sheila Heti at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
October 26, 2005
Blues and Brews: An Art Gallery of Hamilton Special Event
October 25, 2005
Wax Mannequin to perform at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
October 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton offers half-price admission in recognition of Hamilton Celebrates
October 17, 2005
AGHfilm presents the Canadian film classic The Rowdyman
October 15, 2005
Film Circuit Re-release The Rowdyman with Specail Guests in Attendance
October 3, 2005
AGHfilm presents the powerful documentary Murderball
September 27, 2005
Feast in the City promotion offers downtown dining for two for $50
September 26, 2005
Engage your senses at the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s The Feast Dinner and Show
September 19, 2005
AGHfilm presents My Summer of Love
September 16, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton announces Film Fare – a free lunch-time film series
September 15, 2005
Announcing a mouth-watering array of exhibitions for the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Fall 2005 Season
September 7, 2005
Five experts travel the globe for the Art Gallery of Hamilton Collectors Series The Art of the Chase: Collecting ‘Hot Spots’
September 7, 2005
AGHfilm presents the smart, subversive comedy Siblings
August 23, 2005
Critically acclaimed No More Tears Sister has special screening in Hamilton on September 7, 2005
August 18, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton prepares to bid farewell to its Canadian treasures with reading from Tom Thomson book and film screening
July 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton Artists Inc. and The Factory Hamilton Media Arts Centre announces schedule for the Seventh Annual Photophobia 7 Contemporary Film and Video Festival
July 13, 2005
In wake of tsunami disaster, Art Gallery of Hamilton to participate in international training course in emergency preparedness
June 22, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton Celebrates Canada Day with Free Gallery Admission
June 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents a Creative Summer for Kids and Teens
June 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Garden Grooves: A Global Music Series presents World Music Ensemble autorickshaw
June 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Garden Grooves: A Global Music Series presents Guitarist Juan Carranza
June 21, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Garden Grooves: A Global Music Series presents Beyond the Pale
June 6, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Garden Grooves: A Global Music Series presents Khac Chi – Sounds of Vietnam
June 1, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents an Outdoor Film Series PARIS IN THE PARK
May 26, 2005
Hamilton celebrates completion of the rehabilitation of the Art Gallery of Hamilton
May 24, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton re-opens with poignant exhibition highlighting Polish immigrant experience
May 4, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton Re-opens after Major Renovation Project
May 2, 2005
A pitch-perfect film about the powerful influence of a teacher: Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Programme presents Les Choristes
April 20, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents Cultivated Spaces: Inspired Gardening for the Creative Soul
April 14, 2005
Announcing a new series at the Art Gallery of Hamilton about the art of collecting art - The Art of the Chase: AGH Collectors Series
April 4, 2005
A thrill ride of suspense and paranoia: Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Programme presents Feux Rouges
February 1, 2005
A second chance at first love: Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Programme presents P.S.
February 1, 2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton presents an afternoon of creative fun with FAMILIES FIRST
January 17, 2005
A powerful story of family, war, and survival: Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Programme presents Tae Guk Gi (Brotherhood of War)
January 12, 2005
From writer Naomi Klein and director Avi Lewis, a documentary about taking over and taking control: Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Programme presents the acclaimed The Take

2004

September 14, 2004
Art Gallery of Hamilton and multimedia artist David Rokeby Brazil-bound as Canada's representatives to famed São Paulo Biennial
August 30, 2004
Acclaimed actor Nick Nolte in town to present a special screening of Clean
July 4, 2004
AGH Renovation FAQ's
April 12, 2004
Over 100 people rethink the city of the future: Future Cities

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